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Having an effective HRIS is a top focus for any organization. In fact, a global survey of HR executives found that most respondents were either planning to purchase a new HRIS (43 percent) or had implemented a new one within the last five years (45 percent). An HRIS helps companies of any size organize employee data, ensuring the accuracy of…

The remote workforce has grown rapidly over the last few years—and it’s not likely to slow down anytime soon. In fact, it’s predicted that 73 percent of all departments will have remote workers in the next decade. This growth presents a new set of challenges for employers: figuring out how to manage remote employees and protect them from becoming unengaged….

Healthy employee engagement contributes to morale and overall satisfaction at work. When people are enthusiastically committed to their work, they naturally feel more positive about it. A focus on improving employee engagement is a worthwhile goal for any organization. Research shows a strong link between engagement and a range of positive performance outcomes such as higher productivity, lower turnover, and…

Organizational design is one of the most important aspects of the workplace, as roles and teams must be structured optimally to ensure productivity and performance. In a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, business leaders ranked organizational design as a top priority. When it comes to illustrating the organizational structure and the makeup of teams, org chart software is the modern…

The company directory, as we used to know it, has changed. As technology advances, an increasing number of organizations are transitioning away from old-school directories that are underused and ineffective. Instead, they’re moving toward more modern solutions in order to streamline and enhance their company directory management efforts. If you’re wondering what was wrong with the original employee directory methods,…

In an ever-evolving business environment, it’s challenging for companies to plan ahead and anticipate their future needs. That said, a strategic workforce plan can ensure you’re prepared for what’s next and that all the right talent and skills are in place to help your company thrive. There are many benefits to effective workforce planning—as well as many reasons why poor…

The right org chart software (with the right features) can be an indispensable resource for your organization. Live org charts increase efficiency, improve the onboarding process, support workforce planning efforts, and enhance company culture. If you’re thinking about investing in org chart software, but you’re hesitant about the cost, we’re here to tell you this: Some upgrades are definitely worth…

Remote work arrangements are becoming more commonplace, with companies increasingly relying on an agile workforce that extends beyond the boundaries of a physical office space. In a 2018 survey of hiring managers, 63 percent of managers said they already have a remote employee on their team, and 38 percent of managers predict that their employees will be predominately remote by…

The dispersed workforce is growing all the time—and it’s here to stay. Today, 70 percent of U.S. workers do at least some of their work remotely. And what’s more, by 2022, experts predict that 42.5 percent of the global workforce will be remote. Remote employees love the flexible schedule and ability to work from any location, but they’re missing the…

When it comes to your company org chart, it’s not about just having a document that reflects headcount and reporting relationships, but it’s also about having the right tool that accurately reflects the organization as it changes and grows. In a recent study by Deloitte, company leaders named organizational design as the most important factor affecting their business. Choosing the…